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Bear's Problems Lie in Defense Not Offense

Tyler Juranovich Written by Tyler Juranovich, Tuesday June 30 2009
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The Bear's defense, once great, is now worn out. They get ran over by receivers, and read like a book by opposing quarterbacks. With Jay Cutler the Bear's offense should be able to provide, but defense does and will always win games.

 

The Bear’s defense has declined in talent after the Superbowl loss to the Colts in 2006. The Bear’s defense rank was 5th in the league that year. They also posted a 13-3 record that year. In 2007 the rank dropped all the way to 28th in the league, and so did the win percentage. The rec0ord that year was 7-9. It was a huge disappointment after playing in the Superbowl the season before. Last season the defense wasn’t great but better than the 2007 season. Ranked at 21st the defense was hit with injuries, and it seemed like the receivers were always open. The Bear’s were one play away from making the playoffs. Unfortunately they didn’t make the cut with a 9-7 record.

 

The Bear’s are known for having a stellar defense. The 2006 defense was being compared to the ’85 Bear’s defense. Not so much in the ’07 season. Another trait of the Bears is not having a franchise quarterback. They have mostly relied on their running back and defense to put up the points. In 2006 the Bear’s offense was ranked 15th, proving that having a great defense but a mediocre offense could take you deep in to the postseason.

 

The 2008 team’s offense was also ranked 15th but the defense was a miserable 21st. A better defense would have had the Bears in the postseason. Bringing Jay Cutler helps the offense a lot, but the defense needs the help. I really like the Cutler trade because it gives us some years to improve the defense now, and not having to worry what quarterback to start.

 

Some people say Cutler has no one to throw to, but that’s not true. He has one of the best Tight Ends in the league with Greg Olsen, a great receiving running back with Mate Forte, and a maturing receiver in Devin Hester. Earl Bennet and Juaquin Iglesias will also split the catches.

 

The offense is set for years to come, but it’s the defense that is rebuilding. Who knew the Bears could have a better offense than defense?  

 


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Tyler JuranovichTyler Juranovich, over 2 years ago said:

I hope it gets better. I hated them for letting Ron Turner walk.

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Nolan ThomasNolan Thomas, over 2 years ago said:

Tyler, The Bears D will be back to form this year. Babich is no longer calling the plays and the fact that Cutler will keep the offense on the field longer will keep the D rested more. Not too mention that Marinelli is going to light a fire under the d-linemens butts. The Monsters will back this season!